Bagthorpe Primary School vs Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bagthorpe Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
162 students
Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
113 students
| Measure | Bagthorpe Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands | Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #357 of 1,516 | #343 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4820 of 15,697 | #4714 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 162 | 113 |
| Pupils on roll | 162 | 113 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 150.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Nottingham | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bagthorpeprimary.com | www.selston.snmat.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (65.1 vs 65.8).
- •Bagthorpe Primary School is the larger school with 162 students compared with 113.
- •Bagthorpe Primary School is a local authority school while Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bagthorpe Primary School better than Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bagthorpe Primary School and Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Nottingham and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bagthorpe Primary School: 162. Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School: 113. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bagthorpe Primary School and Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Bagthorpe Primary School is 357th of 1,516 and Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School is 343rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).